Class: Get Hammered! Jewelry, October 24
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Fee: $50 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Sherri Lane
Location: The Kemp
Description
In this class you will learn a variety of forging and texturing techniques to create a pair of Sterling Silver Earrings. After you texture your metal, you can choose to accent your earrings with peridot, lapis, or cultured, freshwater pearls. You will also learn about different types of silver and how to care for your jewelry.
We will be working with small parts, so please bring eye magnification if you might need it.
Supplies
All supplies are included to create a pair of earrings.
Refreshements
This class is BYOB (wine and beer only). Bring your favorite wine or light snack and enjoy a relaxed and fun creative evening.
About Your Instructor
Sherri Lane started making jewelry 30 years ago but found her niche when she took a metalsmithing class at the local university. She has developed her metal fabrication skills and techniques by working with teachers and mentors of different styles, which always bring a new perspective to her creations. Her organic, freeform designs combine metals, shapes and textures into wearable works of art. Her aim as a jewelry designer and fabricator is to make statement pieces that are versatile for travel, wherever you are going.
She works in her Texas studio, creating jewelry, vessels and sculptures.